Peer-reviewed by 2 reviewers with median rating of 12.5/20. Review process was triple-blinded.

Round 1 (12.5/20)

Technical quality6

Conceptual advance and Impact5

General comment

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This work is acceptable for publication, though I do have concerns with the n of 1. That said, it might serve as a good note versus a full paper. The level of detail and time spent observing EDE before, during and after the entanglement are extremely enlightening and a rare opportunity to investigate impacts of entanglement on this population of dolphins in Shark Bay.

Results & Discussion

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Simple question- it appears EDE avoided socializing and no conspecifics approached her. You address why conspecifics may not have approached her, can you hypothesize why she herself was not social?

Technical quality8

Conceptual advance and Impact6

General comment

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A well written case observation of a growing problem which needs more attention, and which can be mitigated, with the right will and strategy. Therefore it is important this issue is made more prominent.

Figure

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In B) 'Leap' should read '...the entire body clears the surface of the water' rather than '...cleared the surface.'

Introduction

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2nd para, last sentence: 'bycatch has' rather than 'have.'
Last para: 'Similarly, observations of individuals entangled in fishing line also subsequently died from their injuries' - sentence is only partial. What is it that this sentence is supposed to convey?